Istanbul Shawarma

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  William Bannister

  ·1 month ago

  “Delicious and huge chicken shawarma for £4.50, friendly staff, ample seating, a gorgeous shawarma restaurant in the centre of Bolton. Be aware it is cash only though. Thank you!”

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  Adel Sher

  ·2 months ago

  “We visited with family and spent over £70 on our meal after driving 20 minutes to get here. Towards the end of the meal, my child asked for a little more shawarma chicken to feel full. I went to the chef and politely requested a small extra portion of chicken, clearly stating that I would pay for it. Instead of simply helping, the chef became defensive and started explaining that I would need to order a full £7 portion. I had never asked for anything free — I only wanted a small amount and was ready to pay. His reaction made it feel as if I was trying to get free food, which was unnecessary and quite upsetting. It left a very bad impression. We felt the focus was more on taking money than looking after the customer’s simple request. After spending a good amount and making the effort to come, this experience was disappointing enough that we will not return. Hoping the owner takes note of how customers are treated.”

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  Omid nk

  ·4 months ago

  “The lamb shawarma had no taste or smell at all. The portion size and price were reasonable, but the meat's flavor and deliciousness were not noticeable at all. I've eaten a lot of lamb and shawarma before, and this was definitely one of the worst.”

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  Afzal Patel

  ·5 months ago

  “Tried this Middle Eastern shawarma spot recently and overall had a really good experience. The food quality is definitely the highlight — everything tasted fresh, from the meat to the salads, and you can tell they maintain good hygiene standards. The shawarma comes wrapped in naan with donner inside, and while the portion size is decent, the amount of meat could be a bit more. That said, what they do serve is well-prepared and flavourful. Service was smooth, and the place feels clean and well-kept, which always makes a difference. Overall, a solid choice if you’re after fresh, tasty shawarma with good quality ingredients. Just a slight improvement in meat quantity would make it even better.”

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  Bilaal

  ·7 months ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐ Istanbul Shawarma in Bolton serves really tasty food and the flavours are excellent. The shawarma and other items are fresh, well prepared and full of flavour, which makes it a great place if you’re looking for good Middle Eastern style food. The food quality is definitely the highlight and very enjoyable. One area that could be improved slightly is the seating area and the washroom facilities, which could be kept a bit cleaner. Aside from that, the food itself is amazing and worth trying if you’re in the area. Overall a good place to eat and I would visit again.”

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  Joshua Sykes

  ·10 months ago

  “Shawarma was on point went for the mix lamb and chicken with some mayo sauce best chicken and lamb meat I have seen for a while pukka”

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  Khabib Nurmagomedov

  ·1 year ago

  “Istanbul Shawarma on Derby Street, Bolton is, without a doubt, the best shawarma shop in the entire world. The meat is always juicy and perfectly seasoned, the wraps are packed full, and the flavour is unbeatable. The prices are cheap, but the quality is seriously top-tier—you get way more than your money’s worth. The service is excellent: fast, friendly, and always consistent. And to top it all off, boss man will treat you like a boss and make sure you’re properly looked after. Honestly, if anyone disagrees, they’re a full-on dosser and need their ear twisting. I would definitely recommend this place — 10/10.”

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  Heeran Rathod

  ·1 year ago

  “So good. Well worth going if you are in the area. The place may look a bit dodgy but the staff there are amazing and the food it excellent. They keep the place clean as well.”

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  Emily Leung

  ·1 year ago

  “We always pass by this shop and saw many customers inside all the time, finally we visit it yesterday. I was attracted by the two meat rolling all the time with real fire. We went there when there are no customers dine in so we can stay there for dinner. We took time to understand the menu and decide as this was our first visit. My first impression is the food is quite cheap. Unfortunately lamb was not available. When I get the food, the chicken shawarma is juicy and just tastes great. I wish the portion of meat can be larger. The chip is just normal chip but freshly drip fried when we order. There salad is fresh, you can choose everything but I didn’t choose red cabbage and olive as I dislike. The naan was made by themselves not from supermarket so it’s very soft. While we were eating, the shop is full of customers again. One chicken shawarma wrap £4.5, one chicken shawarma chips and salad £6.5 and one coke £1.”

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  Mohammad Rehman Javed

  ·1 year ago

  “Good and fresh as always, thats one of best shawarma in area , will be more happy if they accept card payment aswell.”